We are living longer & more people are getting diabetes. The American Diabetes Association has updated the Older Adults Standards, with special attention to considering the reduction of medication & insulin therapy intensity. The older population has unique issues & special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.

Objectives:

1. Self-management considerations for older individuals.
2. Strategies to prevent complications & maintain optimal quality of life.
3. The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate.

Learning Outcome:

The diabetes care team will have an increased knowledge of special considerations, individualized goals, and standards for older individuals with diabetes to include in their practice.

Target Audience:

This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs/RDNs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other related conditions. The practice areas for RDs/RDNs for CDR reporting are healthcare, preventative care, wellness, and, lifestyle along with, education and research. 

CDR Performance Indicators:

• 9.6.7
• 9.6.8
• 10.3.1

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Earn 1.5 CEs 

Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

Enroll in our entire Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive  

Diabetes Specialist Online Standards of Care Intensive Webinar Updates

All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

• December 10, 2024 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.25 CE 
• December 12, 2024 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
• December 27, 2024 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes | 1.5 CE
• January 30, 2025 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs 
• March 25, 2025 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
• April 8, 2025 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.75 CEs
• April 24, 2025 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management | 1.5 CEs
• April 29, 2025 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
• May 13, 2025 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• June 12, 2025 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.75 CEs
• June 19, 2025 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.75 CEs
• June 26, 2025 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.75 CEs
• July 10, 2025 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.75 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information